Andrew partially comprehended the words she spoke. Recover, safe.
Yes they were safe now, the monster was dead. Safe. The river was safe, so cold and shivering. Rest. He would lay right here and rest. It was getting dark, or was that just his eyes closing? They should close, rest she said. Rest. He slipped out of consciousness.

An animal snarled at the dead monster from the trees. That thing didn't smell right. It needed to be chased away or killed, gotten rid of! Another snarl. It was a small pack of wolves issuing their teritorial warning.